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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners all over the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these compelling new open education undertakings. Researchers want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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